Category | Drivers

Although 3 level converter topologies can lead to reduced total harmonic distortion and hence minimise the size and cost of filtering at the output stage, the best known configuration, NPC1 (Neutral Point Clamped), usually increases the number of switching devices (IGBTs and diodes) required, which adds to the complexity of the system. [...]

The 2SP0325 IGBT gate driver – a member of the SCALE™-2 plug-and-play gate drivers from CONCEPT – allows New Mega Power Dual IGBT modules from Mitsubishi to be driven efficiently in solar and wind power applications. The driver facilitates compact and reliable power converter design thanks to its high level of integration [...]

The Advanced Active Clamping (AAC) functionality implemented in CONCEPT’s SCALE™-2 technology allows multi-level converter topology designs to be simply and safely driven. In the event of an IGBT short circuit, all IGBTs no longer have to be turned off in a dedicated sequence to avoid excessive IGBT collector-emitter voltages. Instead, the AAC [...]

Consumer electronic applications and home appliances strive continuously for higher efficiency of applications and smaller form factors. The new 2EDL EiceDRIVER(TM) Compact familiy supports this requirement by integrating many helpful functions such as the bootstrap function. By Wolfgang Frank, Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg, Germany This article discusses various parameters such as switching [...]

Digital gate drivers for high power IGBT modules up to 6500V The intelligent digital IPS-drivers decrease the switching losses and offer excellent protection for the IGBT modules. The drivers may be easily adapted to specific applications by changing the software. By Pavel Kviz, Robert Hemmer and Marita Wendt, InPower Systems GmbH [...]

Select the correct power-switching element for the application A simple spreadsheet, and a few equations, could hold the key to selecting the optimum MOSFET driver for each application. By Cliff Ellison, Microchip Technology Inc. Charging and discharging a MOSFET’s gate requires the same amount of energy, regardless of how fast or [...]

High-frequency gate drive module features ultra-flat design A new family of versatile 1.7kV gate driver cores has been specifically tailored to the needs of fast switching and high-power systems. With their innovative high-voltage planar transformers, these 20W, 60A modules of the 1SC2060P series greatly outperform conventional ring-core solutions in terms of power [...]